Context Clues Quiz

What does the word "bark" mean in the following sentence? "The dog's bark was loud and echoed through the empty house."

• The outer covering of a tree

• The sound a dog makes

• A type of boat

• To peel off the outer layer

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In the sentence "She felt like a fish out of water at her new school," the phrase "fish out of water" is an example of:

• Literal language

• Figurative language

• A factual statement

• A command

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does the word "light" mean in this sentence? "He could light the room with his bright personality."

• To illuminate or make something visible

• Not heavy

• A source of illumination

• To make someone feel happier or more cheerful

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

When someone says, "It's raining cats and dogs," they mean:

• Cats and dogs are falling from the sky

• It is raining very lightly

• It is raining very heavily

• Animals are outside in the rain

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does the word "rock" mean in the following sentence? "He played the rock gently, creating a soft melody."

• A solid mineral material

• To move back and forth

• A genre of music

• A large stone

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the sentence "The detective's keen eyes missed nothing," the word "keen" most likely means:

• Dull

• Sharp

• Tired

• Uninterested

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "leaves" mean in this sentence? "She loves reading so much that she devours the leaves of every book."

• Foliage from a tree or plant

• Pages of a book

• Departs from a place

• Remains still

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the sentence "The sun danced on the water's surface," the word "danced" suggests that the sun's reflection on the water:

• Moved rhythmically

• Literally jumped around

• Created a lively and playful effect

• Was not moving

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does the word "crane" mean in the following sentence? "He had to crane his neck to see the top of the tall building."

• A large bird

• A machine used for lifting heavy objects

• To stretch in order to look at something

• To build something tall

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the sentence "The blanket of snow covered the town," the word "blanket" is an example of:

• Literal language

• Figurative language

• A command

• A factual statement

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DOK Level 1: Recall